Talent Producer

Portal A is an award-winning content company built for a social world. We create breakthrough entertainment with the most influential brands, platforms, and creators in the world.

We pride ourselves in taking on huge challenges – from internet culture‑defining projects to feature docs to social content and YouTube series – and our in‑house team of creatives, strategists, talent leads, designers, producers, and project managers push one another to produce our best work with each new project.

Our team is looking to hire a full‑time NYC‑based Talent Producer to manage talent communications and partnerships for brand campaigns, working closely with our project, creative, post‑production, production, and strategy teams on execution.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead casting and talent communication, negotiation, and project management across multiple projects from pitch to content launch

Generate talent ideas for multiple leads and projects

Manage talent tracking and project‑specific status updates

Work closely with production teams to facilitate both in‑person and remote shoots

Coordinate scheduling, book travel, manage talent on set

Manage talent budget, tracking, and project‑specific status updates

Collaborate closely and proactively with our internal team across project timelines, problem solving, and creative development

Research and share digital talent trends and emerging creators

Shape campaign strategy by pitching talent ideas

Discover and connect with emerging talent to develop early relationships

Help develop long‑term relationships with talent, managers, agents, and production partners

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

2‑5 years of experience managing branded content campaigns working with digital and mainstream talent

Must have a breadth of awareness of creators across verticals and strong sense of taste in the creator space

Critical eye in matching creators with specific criteria and creative

Must have knowledge of and experience working with digital and mainstream talent, their teams, and their basic deal structures for brand partnerships, and on‑set production operations

Excellent writing, communication, and administrative skills a must

Comfort and confidence communicating and presenting in talent and client meetings

Fast learner who will seamlessly adapt to Portal A processes and priorities

Impressive problem‑solver who can easily navigate and articulate project next steps

Ability to work proactively and independently keeping various priorities in mind

Ability to understand and negotiate talent deals

Detail‑oriented and extremely organized

Able to multi‑task and manage a variety of projects at once

Interested in digital media, creators, and brands personally and/or professionally

Strong team‑building, collaborative, and interpersonal skills

Strong ability to establish priorities and work under time constraints

Desire to work on a collaborative team and work with empathy and a supportive, solution‑oriented attitude

WORKING AT PORTAL A
We are looking for candidates based in the NYC area — our team is based in NYC, the Bay Area, and LA. While this is a remote position, please note that our team works PST business hours.

Here are some of the benefits we offer our full‑time staff and a few reasons why people like working here:

The chance to be at the forefront of one of the most dynamic spaces – branded and original digital video

Our team is fun, curious, full of creativity and optimism, with a strong desire to innovate

We are fully remote, with hubs in LA, San Francisco, and New York

Our working style is flexible, autonomous, focused, and collaborative

Opportunities to grow and contribute at various layers and levels of the creative process

Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and generous bonuses

Health benefits include a matching 401K plan, One Medical membership, medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, and much more

Flexible time off, all major holidays, year‑round Summer Fridays and Wellness Days, long Winter Break, a fully paid 4‑week sabbatical with tenure, and more

Protected paid leave for primary and secondary caregivers, childcare stipends, Flexible Spending Account, and more

Professional development stipend, wellness stipend, home office stipend, and much more

Coworking memberships

Reimbursed cell and utility expenses

Matching charitable donations throughout the year, along with ongoing volunteer and mentorship opportunities with partner organizations

And of course, the freshest Portal A swag (backpacks, hoodies, water bottles, etc.)

HOW TO APPLY
Email jobs@portal-a.com with:

Your resume and Linkedin. Duh.

Samples of work. At least 3. Maybe it’s a video you’re especially proud of or the best deck you ever made.

Talk to Us. Tell us why you think you’re a fit for the role and how you heard about the position.

Links. Show us what you think is cool on the internet – could be a few of your favorite creators across social, your favorite YouTube video of all time, a piece of branded content that surprised you, an Instagram account you can’t get enough of, or the best article you read last year.

Please include “TALENT PRODUCER” in the subject line of your email.

Portal A is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. Women, people of color, LGBTQ, veterans, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply for our open positions.

Annual Salary Range: $75k-90k per year base salary. This represents the presently‑anticipated low and high end of the base salary range for this full‑time position. Actual base salary range may vary based on various factors, including but not limited to experience. Rates for contract periods may differ. Full‑time employees are also eligible for bonus and benefits.

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